HJRES 89

Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The "Omnibus" Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency notice titled California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The ‘Omnibus’ Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision (90 Fed. Reg. 643) and published on January 6, 2025. Among other elements, the notice grants the California Air Resources Board request for a waiver for its Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Omnibus Low NOX regulations. (Under the Clean Air Act, California may seek waivers of the preemption prohibiting states from enacting certain emission standards.) 

Bill status

Status
Became law
Sponsor
Rep. Jay Obernolte [R-CA-23]
Cosponsors
32
Policy area
Environmental Protection
Introduced
2025-04-02
Latest action
2025-06-12: Became Public Law No: 119-17.

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Recent actions

  • 2025-06-12: Became Public Law No: 119-17.
  • 2025-06-12: Became Public Law No: 119-17.
  • 2025-06-12: Signed by President.
  • 2025-06-12: Signed by President.
  • 2025-06-06: Presented to President.

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